Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Vera Rubin

When:
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 3:00p -
4:30p

Where:
Online event
45 Quincy St
Cambridge, Ma 02122

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
sammiemjoyce94 Samantha

Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, History, Lectures & Conferences, Virtual

Event website:
https://platestacks.cfa.harvard.edu/event/talk-historic-change-vera-rubin?occ_id=0

Join us for an out-of-this-world program celebrating the release of the new Dr. Vera Rubin quarter! Part of the American Women Quarters™ Program, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women in the United States, the quarter honors Dr. Vera Rubin as an astronomer whose discoveries shed light on one of our Universe's biggest mysteries, dark matter! 

 

Learn more about how Dr. Vera Rubin's work transformed our understanding of the universe and her legacy of championing women in science in a discussion with panelists:

 

Join us afterwards on the Science Center Plaza for our Discovery Festival from 4:30-7:30 pm. This event is free and open to all.

This event is hosted by The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. 

Accessibility: Live American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation will be provided for those attending in person. Our live stream will also include CART Closed Captioning and Spanish Language Interpretation virtually through our Zoom Feed.

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